MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 19, 2020
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Edward McManus, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve items a & b on the consent agenda
To approve items a & b on the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve items a & b on the consent agenda, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve item c on the consent agenda
To approve item c on the consent agenda
Donald Howell stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve item c on the consent agenda, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve the automatic extension of outdoor table service with on premise consumption of alcohol to all establishments that have been previously approved by the Interim Town Administrator and Local...
To approve the automatic extension of outdoor table service with on premise consumption of alcohol to all establishments that have been previously approved by the Interim Town Administrator and Local Licensing Authority
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the automatic extension of outdoor table service with on premise consumption of alcohol to all establishments that have been previously approved by the Interim Town Administrator and Local Licensing Authority, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Affirm the contract for the Finance Director/Town Accountant, gna by Mr. Howell
To affirm the contract for the Finance Director/Town Accountant, gna by Mr. Howell. The
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to affirm the contract for the Finance Director/Town Accountant, gna by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Affirm the contract for the Chief of Police
To affirm the contract for the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to affirm the contract for the Chief of Police, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the FY2021 Board of Selectmen goals as presented in the packet
To approve the FY2021 Board of Selectmen goals as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the FY2021 Board of Selectmen goals as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message Charter Section 9-2-2 as presented in the packet
To approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message Charter Section 9-2-2 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message Charter Section 9-2-2 as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve the CARES Act application through September 30, 2020 as presented in the packet
To approve the CARES Act application through September 30, 2020 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the CARES Act application through September 30, 2020 as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ford, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
From the Harwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s agendas and minutes portal (2025 on) and its archived Agendas & Minutes page (2012–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle (William F. Galvin and file photos) and the Handler For Harwich campaign website.
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